SHILLONG, MAY 14: The Jaintia Students’ Union – Southern Border Zone, East Jaintia Hills on Wednesday met Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, seeking local road connectivity between the existing RBBJ Road at Bataw and the proposed greenfield high-speed corridor.
The delegation said the link would ensure seamless access, boost regional economy, and reduce travelling time to different parts of the State.
JSU highlighted the critical need to link the existing RBBJ Road in Bataw area with the upcoming four-lane corridor, ensuring that the surrounding villages of Bataw area benefit directly from the high-speed infrastructure. The villages include Pynurkba Bataw, Umlangsha, Lakadong, Borghat and Kwator.
On strategic integration, the union said, “Connecting RBBJ Road will facilitate immediate access for residents of Bataw area to the greenfield high-speed corridor.”
On economic impact, it stated, “The connection will enable faster transport of local agricultural produce and goods to major industrial hubs, aligning with the government’s focus on regional economic enhancement.”
“The proposed greenfield highspeed corridor is a dream project, but its success depends on how effectively we connect it to local feeder roads,” the JSU delegation said.
The delegation added that they were pleased with the deputy chief minister’s positive response to integrating RBBJ road by providing entry existing point in some part of Bataw Area, which will ensure residents and local businesses can easily access this high-speed network, thus multiplying its benefits.
“The deputy chief minister took note of the proposal and assured the delegation that the government would review the feasibility of the proposed connectivity point as part of the overall planning for the 4-lane network,” JSU said.
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